US Bridges

Tok Cutoff over Gakona River

Good

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 1.8 · Structure no. 0646

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tok Cutoff over Gakona River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tok Cutoff over Gakona River in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTok Cutoff
CrossesGakona River
LocationMile Point 1.8
RouteInterstate 0A13
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.30139, -145.30722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tok Cutoff over Gakona River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tok Cutoff over Gakona River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Tok Cutoff over Gakona River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Tok Cutoff over Gakona River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tok Cutoff over Gakona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.